How far should a ground rod stick out of the ground?
How far should a ground rod stick out of the ground?
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Answer
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires all driven rods to be a minimum of eight feet in the earth and for multiple connected
rods a minimum spacing of six feet between rods.
Ground rods should also stick out of the ground by approximately 4–6 inches.